So as you suggested, I can buy a 207 short block off e-bay and fit all my existing parts to it....

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Subaru-STi-EJ...-/110527828167

I’d still be using my standard computer, turbo etc....

So I’m guessing I won’t get to much more power out of her?

I gave Geoff Kendrick a call. They can fully recon my existing engine for around $6000 + GST
I'd then still be looking at a $1500 minimum to do something about the gear box....
I like the sound of a fully recond engine (but not the $$$)
I guess I’m still wary of a second hand engine with 100,000k's on it.......